AWARDS FILMMAKER OF THE YEAR
THE ART OF STORYTELLING
The first entry is Sid Burnard’s Curious Kingdom , which has been shortlisted for a Royal Television Society award. “The film I made with Jay Goldmark for Goldmark Films tells the story of the wonderful driftwood art creations of Sid Burnard, and has been shortlisted in the promotional film category,” says Lewis. “I never thought I’d have a film shortlisted at the same event as the fantastic BBC Detectorists show!” It tells the tale of an artist who makes sculptures from found objects – largely driftwood from beaches near his home. The pieces often are made with a sense of whimsy and, like all Lewis’s films, the audio is excellent – as it should be for interview-style documentaries. The film John Allen: Woven England shows off some incredible wall carpets by 89-year-old John Allen, who unveils
British filmmaker Jonny Lewis is commissioned to create films for a local art gallery, which boasts its own YouTube channel to promote the artists it represents. Already nominated for four Royal Television Society East Awards, Lewis makes documentary shorts featuring interviews with the candid artists. These films offer sensitive
portraits that capture the essence of the artists, depicting them at work and at home, drawing out their personalities and the stories behind their pieces. A natural entrant in the commercial category, Lewis has entered four diverse short films that, despite any differences, share a similar look and feel to fall in line with the gallery’s brand.
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